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Enthusiasm

August 18, 2019 by admin

“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm”

-Winston Churchill

Definition:

  • Strong excitement and a feeling of active interest (Virtuesforlife)
  • Energetic interest and behavior in an activity (CAM)
  • A strong desire to engage in a given action

Vices:

  • Excess: Over-enthusiasm, misplaced focus on one activity over another
  • Deficiency: apathy, a lack of energy and focus on a given activity

 

Example:

Putting your focus and energy on the task ahead of you, rather than mentally checking out
Related Virtues: Accountability, Cheerfulness, Encouragement, Determination, Industry

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